Wood
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- WoodFibrous substance which composes the trunk and branches of a tree that lies between pitch and the bark
- XylemAnother name for wood
- Wood/Xylem
- Strong material
- Durable
- Light in weight
- Easy to fasten
- Has artistic and natural beauty
- StrengthGeneral term used in reference to the ability of wood to resist stresses and strain
- MoistureImportant factor in strength of wood
- WeightImportant consideration for wood
- HardnessResistance to indentation or to the saw or axe across the grain
- CleavabilityResistance of wood to cleavage along the grains
- Properties of Wood
- Strength
- Moisture
- Weight
- Hardness
- Cleavability
- Flexibility and toughness
- Durability
- DurabilityAbility to resist decay or simply the length of its life under a given condition
- Classification of Wood
- Mode of Growth
- Density
- Leaves (Needle and Broad Shaped)
- Shades or Color of Wood
- GRAIN (Straight, Cross, Fine and Coarse Grain)
- Nature of the Surface (Plain, Grained and Figured or Marked)
- ExogenousOutward growing trees which are the most preferred for lumbering
- IndogenousInside growing trees
- Shades or Color of Wood
- White
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Brown
- Black, etc.
- LumberingThe term applied to the operation performed in preparing wood for commercial purposes
- TimberA piece of lumber five inches or larger in its smallest dimension
- PlankA wide piece of lumber from 2 to 5 inches thick
- BoardA piece of lumber less than 1-1/2" thick and at least 4 inches wide
- FlitchA thick piece of lumber
- Seasoning of Lumber means drying of lumber
- Natural or Air Seasoning is considered as one of the best methods adopted in seasoning of lumber although the period involved is relatively longer than Artificial Seasoning Method.
- Artificial Seasoning the lumber is stacked inside a drying kiln and then subjected to steam and hot air under pressure.
- Lumber and Related Products
- Hardboard
- Particle Boards
- Veneer and Plywood
● Soft Plywood● Hardwood Plywood● Exterior or Marine Plywood